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Feb. 13, 2012

Henry Thiele asked a question

How common is it to fund a masters or higher level degree for your employees?

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Jan. 11, 2012

Charlie Judy and 3 other people answered this question

Have you ever looked at the issue of "capacity" with your employees?

In the realm of professional services - a realm I've spent most of my career in - this is a critical part of our business and it's one our Human Capital function typically works very closely with. We have a professional position called "Resource Manager" ... more

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Dec. 19, 2011

Mark Herbert and 3 other people answered this question

What are some specific ways to make sure employees can make progress in meaningful work?

Scott,
I have been using and teaching a model for about 15 years that seems to work pretty well.
First step is I use a commitment rather than compliance model based on five elements: respect, responsibility, information, equitable rewards, and mutual lotalty.
Second is I ... more

Nov. 12, 2011

Dr. Fred (DocFred) Simkovsky asked a question

Do you believe social networks can add to organizational and employee development?

Oct. 25, 2011

Mark Herbert answered this question

Will enhancing employee engagement justify HR spend over the next 12 months?

Chris,
I don't work in organizations anymore, but I consult with them in terms of performance improvement, strategic HR and change management.
Engagement will in fact increase your retention. It will also impact your organization in so many other ways IF you embrace it as a culture ... more

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Oct. 6, 2011

Lisa Boesen and 6 other people answered this question

Can you teach a manager to be a good employee developer or does it have to be in their DNA?

I believe it's both - inherent and learned. Some managers by virtue of their personality type may intrinsically enjoy helping, coaching, guiding others in their development and success. For others it may not be a natural preference or aptitude - it may be a chore ... more

Aug. 8, 2011

Sheryl Kovach and 5 other people answered this question

How should an organization go about building a high-performance culture? Where do they start?

I think it starts with the senior leadership team defining and communicating what the company's vision, mission and most importantly values are for the organization. These can be identified collaboratively with other employees within the organization, but they must be continuously endorsed, championed and demonstrated ... more

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